Limited uses for the ISO 12800 setting; Metering system had some trouble under extremely bright conditions which produced some detail loss in highlights

Bottom Line

The Canon T2i is an impressive dSLR with a very appealing price tag. It
offers unmatched performance in both Still and Video modes at this price
point, and rivals that of more expensive systems. The T2i is highly
recommend by the staff here at Steve's. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

Canon's latest EOS Digital Rebel model, the T2i is an entry-level dSLR that offers many of the same features we saw on its predecessor, the T1i. New improvements include an 18-megapixel CMOS image sensor (same one used on the 7D), a new 63-zone Dual Layer Metering sensor, increased burst rating at up to 3.7fps, along with a host of other features that have been borrowed from it's big brother, the EOS 7D.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel T2i key features:

18-megapixel
CMOS image sensor

EOS integrated cleaning system

63-zone Dual Layer Metering sensor

Digic
4 image processor

Canon EF/EFS lens mount

3.7fps burst
capture

Records
Full HD video (1920x1080) at 30, 25 or 24fps; 720p and VGA modes
available too

New Movie Crop mode (achieve 7x magnification
when using the SD video option)

Expanded ISO capabilities from
100 - 12,800

Broad exposure compensation range: ±5 EV

3.0-inch
LCD with 1.04 million pixels

Capable built-in flash unit

Powerful
Li-ion battery pack

SD/SDHC and now SDXC memory card
compatibility

HDMI ouput

External mic jack

The T2i comes as a Body
only for $799 US, or with the EF-S
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens for $899 US.

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